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Mayor Jim Manilla joined U.S. Cellular and the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club Monday, March 12, to announce the winners of the carrier’s 3rd Annual Black History Month Art Contest at the Boys & Girls Club at 300 Court Street in Morgantown, W.Va. “This contest is a creative way for us to celebrate our rich and diverse culture with Morgantown children,” said Mayor Manilla. “I am happy to be part of this year’s celebration and am delighted to announce the winners.” During the month of February, club members were invited to select an influential African- American and develop his or her likeness into an original 8.5 x 11 portrait using any art medium. The top 10 finalists’ entries were on display during February at area U.S. Cellular stores where the public voted for their favorites.  “U.S. Cellular is proud to offer activities that create educational opportunities for children that celebrate our rich and diverse culture,” said Dee Taylor, director of sales for U.S. Cellular

Mayor David Bowers joined U.S. Cellular and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia  Tuesday, March 6, 2012, to announce the winners of the wireless carrier’s 5th Annual Black History Month Art Program at the Boys & Girls Club’s 9th Street Location in Roanoke, Va. “It is a pleasure to celebrate the creative talents of young people in Roanoke and beyond, while reinforcing our rich heritage,” said Mayor Bowers. “This contest is a great way for children in our community to explore and celebrate our rich and diverse culture.” During the month of February, club members were invited to select an influential African-American and develop his or her likeness into an original 8.5 x 11 portrait using any art medium. The top 10 finalists’ entries were on display during February at U.S. Cellular stores in Salem, Roanoke and Christiansburg, where the public voted for their favorites.  The finalists were chosen from a collaboration of over 10 area clubs in Roanoke, Salem and the New